Japanese Handmade Folded Clay Tempered Dagger Sword Aka-Hitohana TANTO + Box Bag

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Handmade Folded Clay Tempered Dagger Sword Aka-Hitohana TANTO + Box & Bag Item Specifications Approximate Size: Overall Length 38 (cm), Blade length 26 (cm) Weight: 1 Kg with Packing Material Origin: Japan Material: High Carbon AISI 1095 Steel Blade: Fully sharpened (Razor Sharp) Condition: Brand New Blade: AISI 1095 carbon steel, folded clay tempered blade (13 folds, 8192 layers) Blood Groove: on both sides Blade Edge: fully sharpened Habaki (Blade Collar) & Seppa (Spacer) Material: brass Tsuba (Hand Guard): brass Fuchi (Handle Collar) and Kashira (Handle Buttcap): brass Tsuka (Handle): Authentic white ray skin with 1 mekugi peg Tang: Full tang Saya (scabbard): Red lacquered hardwood saya Sword bag/box: 1 silk bag & sword box This is a traditional Japanese Tanto. It has been clay tempered and water quenched and sharpened by the traditional 12 step methods. The blade has been folded 13 times and created a total of 8192 layers. The balance of the blade is perfect and the sword is completely functional. The Tanto can be used for Iaido, drills, practice and cutting tests. You can see the visible hamon line (clay tempered line) on the blade surface. The saya is wooden with a red finish and it fits seamlessly into the handle. A sword box and silk sword bag are included. The blade features a Bo-Hi (groove) for better balance and a audible feedback when the sword is swung. The Kissaki is medium with a well defined Yokote. The sword is full tang and comes razor sharp. Illustration Of Blade Construction Clay Tempered Please view above picture A This blade is hand forged by the Japanese traditional method Clay Tempering. The gray range of above blade is clay covered range. The sword smith covers the whole blade with clay expect the edge part. The edge of the blade is heated to red, then it is quenched into water. As a result, the edge will become hard and sturdy and on the other hand, the part that is covered with clay keeps the flexibility. After clay tempering, the blade is left with a slight and fantastic white line, which is the hamon line. Customization We are offering customization for those who like to personalize their sword. If you would like your sword to be customized with different parts, please send us the model numbers via PayPal payment note or eBay message after you win the auction. You can choose one of the Sageo & Ito cord (scabbard & Handle cord) here to replace the original color (No Charge). Your choice of ray skin Samekawa (No Charge): Green, Red, Black, White Your choice of silk sword bag (No Charge): (please note that you will get a random color if you do not specify a type) Payment Method & Shipping We accept payment methods such as , Bank Wire Transfer. If you need more information about shipping please contact us. Shipping and Handling: Free Shipping Worldwide (EMS courier) To Australia 5-8 business days by EMS (Express Mail Service) To Western Europe 6-10 business days by EMS (Express Mail Service) To USA/Canada 5-10 business days by EMS (Express Mail Service) Please note that: 1) A silk sword bag and box are included but the display sword stand is not. If you would like to include a display stand, it would cost extra $12 (see HERE ) 2) A tracking number is available for shipping status. For custom orders, please note that it would take up to 2-5 days. Other special requests may take more time. Combined Auctions & Policy Store Policy: We recommend our Buyers to work together with us to resolve any possible problems. We will resolve your problem (if any) in accordance with applicable regulations, eBay policies and our company policies. We appreciate it if Buyers contact us before leaving any negative feedbacks. We will do whatever reasonable to resolve your problem as long as we are given the opportunity. F... read more

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